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ESP32 Capacitive Touch Input Using Metallic Hole Plugs for Buttons

ESP32 Capacitive Touch Input Using “Metallic Hole Plugs” for Buttons

As I was finalizing design decisions for an upcoming ESP32 WiFi Kit 32 based project requiring three button input, one noticeable problem was that the WiFi Kit 32 does not possess a single mechanical pushbutton, yet alone three mechanical buttons, for input. However, the WiFi Kit 32 does have plenty of capacitive touch inputs, so

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Building the PCB

Stroboscopic Fountain

For our SIDE project, a year long project that we do for Ms. Berbawy’s Principles of Engineering class, we decided to make a stroboscopic fountain. The stroboscopic effect, pioneered by Harold Edgerton, makes objects appear as though they are moving in slow motion. How does this work? A strobe light is flashed at the same

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Doggo Walking Light

Doggo Walking Light

Walking a dog in the dark comes with the safety risk of motorists who don’t see you walking, we’ve had a few close shaves with drivers turning quickly into or backing out of driveways or when crossing road intersections. So why not illuminate your favorite Doggo with a rainbow of colors to get motorists attention

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